How To Fix TXX147 - ALV display not possible; metadata file for &1 does not exist

TXX147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TXX - DARTX - XML-Based Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 147

• Message text: ALV display not possible; metadata file for &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TXX147 - ALV display not possible; metadata file for &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message TXX147 indicates that the ALV (ABAP List Viewer) display is not possible because the metadata file for the specified object (denoted by &1) does not exist. This typically occurs when the system is unable to find the necessary metadata information required to render the ALV report.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Metadata File: The most common cause is that the metadata file for the ALV report has not been generated or is missing from the system.
  Transport Issues: If the report was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the metadata file may not have been included in the transport.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the ALV settings or the report itself that prevent the metadata from being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access the metadata file can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Generate Metadata: If the metadata file is missing, you may need to